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Young musician lost part of three fingers - but considers himself lucky.
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Making farm safety second nature
A visit from WorkSafe can be a good thing, as Rowena Duncum reports.
Private boarding school at centre of bullying probe closed after late night bomb scare
A bomb scare has seen a school at the centre of bullying claims close its doors today.
Feedback sought on speed limit changes, roundabout for SH3
Transport agency Waka Kotahi seeking public feedback for highway proposals.
Community pool probe after 15 children get sick
The children were taken to hospital after experiencing sore eyes and breathing problems.
'With heartbreak': Pike River families accept call on no more funding for recovery
The families said they accept advice that going further would be expensive and complex.
Taxpayer buys cute digital meerkat for $400,000
WorkSafe's new advertising campaign is the launchpad for a new health and safety icon.
Lawyers asked to lead independent inquiry into issues arising at Gloriavale
"There is no fetter on that inquiry."
Police name victim of fatal skydiving accident in Tauranga
The dead man was an experienced skydiver on a solo jump.
The art of making good decisions
Farm safety, like the response to Covid-19, is all about making the right decisions.
Whakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants named
Three parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.
ACC pays compo for illegal worker's death
ACC has paid a settlement to the China-based widow of an illegal worker.
'Down on hands and knees vacuuming the lawn': Inside asbestos clean-up
Hazmat-clad clean-up crews reveal what it takes to clear asbestos from Ponsonby homes.
How to avoid harm on the farm
The Country's Rowena Duncum gives her tips on preventing farm fatalities this summer.
Man seriously injured on north Waikato farm
Man flown to hospital after becoming trapped under farm machinery.
'Potentially chilling': Scientists alarmed over White Island charges
The Association of Scientists warns the charges could mute the scientific community.
White Island body recovery mission: 'The team told me they needed to stop'
The leader of the White Island body recovery has spoken of the dangerous mission
Work on clean-up of hazardous materials starts
Owners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.
WorkSafe tells Gloriavale to make workplace changes
Inspectors visited the isolated Christian community this week.
Family's triple tragedy: Fatal workplace accident, two children dead
"I have to be the voice for the dead."
Farm fatality leaves family of boy broken
Mum Angel Topp, known as Stormie, has paid tribute to her son and eldest child.
Tractor involved in fatal farm accident near Maraekakaho
One person has died in a workplace accident near Hastings.
Death at Ports of Auckland - worker killed, investigation underway
A stevedore has been killed at Ports of Auckland after shipping container incident
Rowena Duncum: Simple actions saving lives
Kiwi farmers speak out to ensure their farming compatriots enjoy their hard-earned...
Grieving family appeals to Andrew Little for WorkSafe inquiry
WorkSafe has come under fire for the way it handles prosecution of trucking companies.
KiwiRail worker who lost leg in horror accident gets $135k payout
KiwiRail had already paid an insurance payment of $95,000 to its worker.
Railway horror: Worker loses leg
KiwiRail and local contractor faces hefty fines after accident.
WorkSafe response to Christchurch explosion 'grossly unjust'
Lack of info about investigation over gas explosion left residents feeling let down.
Affco to pay almost $300,000 over meatworks boiler blast
Affco pleaded guilty to the charge laid by Worksafe after a worker was badly burned.
White Island tour guide's message to 28 strangers: Thank you for saving my life
A simple act of generosity costs about an hour.
Wellington port accident: Worker trapped in machine by rolling log
Firefighters rushed to CentrePort Wellington to free the trapped driver.
Pike River locked down
Recovery bosses vote to walk away – gas levels being monitored remotely.